Japanese Physical Training - The System

This vintage book contains an analysis of the system of exercise, diet, and general mode of living common in Japanese culture, with a special focus on the ancient art of Ju-Jitsu. This fascinating volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in Japanese history and culture, and is not to be missed by the discerning student of Ju-Jitsu. The chapters of this book include: ¿The History of ¿Ju-Jitsu,¿ with a description of its First Principles¿, ¿A Healthy Stomach the Basis of All Strength ¿ What the Japanese Eat in Summer and in Winter¿, ¿Feats that Strengthen the Heart and Lungs ¿ Work that Brings the Arms to a Condition of Magnificent Development¿, etcetera. This book has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author. This book was first published in 1904.

Product details

• Authors: H. Irving Hancock
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.08.2009
• EAN: 9781444650860
• ISBN: 978-1-4446-5086-0
• Subject: Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history